Colors Not to Wear to a Job Interview

Introduction:It is true, "clothes makes the man" or woman. Chances are we know that when have a job interview that we should dress at least one "level" above the position we are seeking. We know that our clothes should be clean and pressed and our shoes need to shined. However, did you know there are colors you should never wear to a job interview?

01

Red

Avoid wearing red to a job interview. Red screams "stop." When interviewers see the color red, they also see "red flags." Even in small amounts, red should be avoided. Ladies, no red fingernail polish or red lipstick. Gentleman, no red ties or handkerchiefs.

02

Yellow

Avoid wearing the color yellow. Yellow is a color used to caution people of possible danger. It is so well immersed in our culture that the interviewer will not even be aware of the flashing caution sign going of in his brain.

03

Orange

Orange is another color not to wear to a job interview. Like yellow, orange is associated with possible dangers. Have you seen the orange cones on the road, blocking traffic or around accidents? You don't want the interviewer to be thinking "uh oh" as she interviews you.

04

Pink

Avoid wearing pink to job a job interview. Pink is often stereotyped as an "immature" color. It may be difficult to be taken seriously when wearing pink. This is true for both women and men. Yes, this sounds silly, but it doesn't make it any less true.

05

Purple

Purple is another color not to wear to a job interview. Purple is seen as the color of royalty. It can make you appear to be "too good" for the position or that you are trying to be something you are not.

Final Thoughts

Job interviews are hard enough without the added stress of wearing the perfect outfit. There are so many (mis)conceptions about colors and their true meanings it is hard to know what to wear. With meanings so ingrained in our way of thinking, it is best to avoid these colors during a job interview.

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